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Back on our feet: Xiang and two young children in Parramatta
Xiang and two young children need a bridge to stability after a house fire.
🇦🇺 Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia3,615 views
Last August I went through a house fire, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, but I need to bridge the gap until then.
Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them.
Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $4,000 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,650
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,300
• Groceries and school meals: $570
• Course fees and exam costs: $480
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Stay strong. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Latina but we're thinking of you
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Manchester
Sending love, Xiang. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Olinda.